Subject to change as finalized by the City Clerk. For a final official copy, contact the City
Clerk's Office, (319)753-8124.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BURLINGTON, IOWA CITY COUNCIL
Meeting No. 37
July 2, 2001
The Burlington City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Scott, Council
Members Edwards, Kellogg, Thomas and Wehrle present.
BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL
RECOGNITION OF CITY SPONSORSHIP OF THE RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER
PROGRAM (RSVP) BY LORENE ELLERHOFF, DIRECTOR
DISCUSSION: The RSVP Director presented the Council with a plaque in recognition of 30
years of the City's sponsorship of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She stated that she
received the plaque at the North Central Conference in Milwaukee Conference. She stated that
Nationwide it is the 30th Anniversary of the Retired Senior Volunteer Programs across the
country. She further stated that the RSVP program for Des Moines County began under the
sponsorship of the City of Burlington, Mayor Wayne Hogberg on June 4, 1973. All present had
opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
PROCLAMATION: WUGGLE DAY - COSMO LEONE
PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF CITY FLAG
DISCUSSION: The Mayor stated that a few months ago he spoke with the Council about
upgrading the City's flag. He presented to Council and the viewing audience Burlington's Police
Department's flag as a sample design. He suggested that the City's new flag could consist of the
same design with either "Iowa's First Capital" or Iowa's First Territorial Capital" as the logo. He
urged citizens to contact any of the Council members or himself with their opinions. He further
stated that Council would then approve a Resolution of Support of a new City flag. He stated
that he would like to be able to trade City flags with Burlington's sister cities. He also suggested
that Council may be able to utilize the six flagpoles located by the fountain at the riverfront by
flying Burlington's sister city's flags. He further stated that the new flag would be cheaper to
reproduce than the present City's flag. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing
additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
CONSENT AGENDA: To the Public:
All matters listed under Item I., Consent Agenda, having been discussed were considered to be
routine by the City Council and were enacted by one motion. There was not separate discussion
of these items. If discussion was desired, that item was removed from the Consent Agenda and
was considered separately.
MOTION: To approve all listed under Item I., Consent Agenda.
DISCUSSION: Mayor Scott reviewed the items listed on the consent agenda to the viewing audience. Council Member Thomas announced those individuals appointed to various City commissions and boards. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") CARRIED
HEARING:
1. Statement: Consideration of Sale of Vacated Portion of Alley Right-of-Way Adjoining
the North Half of Lots 3A and 3B in Murphy and Weaver's Subdivision, Located
Immediately South of Corse Elementary School, Being Approximately 16 Feet by 36 Feet
and Containing 0.01 Acres, More or Less
COMMENTS: The Development Director stated that the proposed Resolution provides for the
sale of vacated portion of alley right-of-way adjoining the north half of lots 3A and 3B in
Murphy and Weaver's Subdivision, located immediately south of Corse Elementary School to
the Burlington Community School District. He stated that the sale was necessary for the
expansion project of Corse School. He stated that the vacated alley would be sold for $1.00. All
present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
Motion to Close CARRIED
Resolution Approving Sale of Vacated Portion of Alley Right-of-Way Adjoining the
North Half of Lots 3A and 3B in Murphy and Weaver's Subdivision, Located
Immediately South of Corse Elementary School, Being Approximately 16 Feet by 36 Feet
and Containing 0.01 Acres, More or Less
DISCUSSION: None.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
RESOLUTION:
1. Resolution Approving Final Plat of Lots 22 through 30 and Outlots C and D of Park
South Subdivision
DISCUSSION: The Development Director reviewed phase I and II of the Final Plat of Lots 22 through 30 and Outlots C and D of Park South Subdivision with the Council and the viewing audience. He recommended approval of the final plat with three conditions. Council Member Wehrle questioned if there were any objections from neighbors in the area. The Development Director stated that initially there were objections to the multi-family zoning but that issue was worked out by the establishment of a single-family buffer zone. All present had opportunity to speak and nothing additional was filed in the office of the City Clerk.
(VOTE: 5 - "AYES") ADOPTED
COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE: None.
Adjournment: 7:35 p.m. Approved: July 16, 2001
Kathleen P. Salisbury Timothy E. Scott
City Clerk, CMC Mayor
(See tapes on file in the office of the City Clerk for complete discussion and documentation.)
ITEM I.
Consent Agenda
FINANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS
Minutes of Previous Meetings
Payroll and City Claims
BEER, LIQUOR, WINE, CIGARETTES, REFUNDS, OR TRANSFERS
NUISANCE ABATEMENTS
REPORTS AND BONDS
RESOLUTIONS:
1. Resolution Approving Demolition Assessments for Various Properties
2. Resolution Accepting Trustee Quit Claim Deed for Lawrence Drive
3. Resolution Awarding Contract for the 2001 ACC Overlay Project
4. Resolution Awarding Purchase of Reel Type Utility Mower for Flint Hills Golf Course
5. Resolution Approving Agreement with the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Authority
Related to the Issuance and Repayment of General Obligation Debt
6. Resolution Approving a Temporary Encroachment Agreement with Bakery Haus, Permitting the Encroachment of A Luncheon Area at 609 and 611 Jefferson Street West of Sixth Street Bridge on Sidewalk Area Just in Front of Building for a Six Month Period of Time
APPOINTMENTS:
Human Rights Commission: Liz Farrell
Low Rent Housing Agency: Dennis Zegarac, Vice Chair